KYC Client Onboarding Associate

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Associate in Client Operation Regulatory Data Services (CORDS). As a key component of the client onboarding process, CRS partners closely with Global Financial Crimes, Risk Management, Operations, and other groups to help the Firm's business units comply with Client Identification Procedures (CIP) and certain other regulations that involve data and/or documentation requirements.

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships, driving strategic automation solutions by embracing a transformation mindset and challenging the status quo.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

• Obtain and verify client data attributes using authorized validation sources.
• Ensure client data is up-to-date and correct per policy guidelines.
• Input and maintenance of regulatory identifiers.
• Perform process analysis and provide inputs for change initiatives.
• Involvement in the identification and management of process improvement projects.
• Data analysis and report creation in relation to process volumes, risk and quality.
• Collect and check client documentation for CIP process and ongoing client documentation refresh.
• Follow up on issues with functional stakeholders.
• Liaise with the various Business Units to obtain the necessary Anti-Money Laundering and documents and explain the requirements where necessary.
• Carry out tasks related to the job in accordance with the instructions of the supervisor Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Solid knowledge of KYC and AML Compliance policies and how they are applied in a U.S. banking environment.
• Strong understanding of the Client Onboarding Process and documentation/information specific to KYC/AML and the various types of entities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the various financial products offered across business lines.
• Have good communication skills.
• Take responsibility for assigned work tasks. Adhere to the assigned timeframe.
• Be available to answer questions and queries from local and remote team members and users in a timely fashion.
• Behave in an honest and ethical manner in accordance with the Code of Conduct and the Employee Handbook.
• Understand and adhere to the organization's values.
• Be a team player.
• Be accurate and pay attention to details.
• Escalate issues and risks to the supervisor in a timely fashion.
• Be able to ensure upward effectively and actively, downward peer communication of information and issues and risks.
• Be able to deal easily with multiple issues and tasks under pressure.
• Acquire necessary business knowledge to complete the task.
• Have proficient Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Requires 2-5 years prior experience.

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just b